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Toxic Caladium; never offer this to rabbits.

Caladium

Caladium

No—rabbits should not eat caladium (elephant ear). Chewing the pink-and-green leaves can cause severe swelling in the mouth, throat, or tongue. Keep houseplants well out of reach of rabbits and other small pets.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Indoor Plants

Other Names: Caladium, elephant ear (common name overlap), heart of Jesus

This plant is often known as the elephant ear due to the shape of the leaves. The leaves have a mixture of pink and white outlined by green

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Is Caladium item toxic?

Yes. Caladium is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas (and many other animals) and can cause extreme swelling of the mouth, throat, and tongue. Do not offer leaves or stems.

Should I feed my pet Caladium?

No. Do not feed caladium to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate caladium, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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